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Events & Trainings

From IEP clinics to organizing your files, we offer a wide variety of FREE trainings, conferences and events for families every year. Sign up today by using the links below.

featured Trainings

Learn about IEP’s

Individualized Education Plan Clinic

You’ll learn the ins and outs of navigating the IEP process at your child’s school district. You’ll get 1:1 support from one of our trained parent mentors on how to review your IEP documents. This training is a great place to ask questions and work through any problems you are having with your child’s school district. (Mentor parents are not attorneys and IEP clinics do not provide legal advice.)

Get it Together

Organize your Paperwork and your Life

We know you have a lot of paperwork! Bring your latest paperwork or application that you want to tackle. Every month, you can join us for coffee and a bagel to get organized with the support of our staff. Offered in Spanish and English (with other languages possible upon request).

ASD Learning Group

Parenting a child with ASD

Offered four times a year, this learning groups pairs education with support and tackles different topics. This group is designed for those whose kids just got diagnosed and who want to learn about the diagnosis, the impact on their family, and valuable resources.

Services for Young Children

Services for Young Children

Have questions about your child’s services in Early Start? Wondering what happens when your child ages out of early intervention? FRN staff offer a discussion and overview of services for young children the 4th Tuesday of the month. Offered in Cantonese, English, Spanish and Mam.

2019 EVENTS & Trainings

Grupo Amor De Madre

Date:May 17, 2019 10:00 am Location: Oakland Public Library: 81st Avenue Branch, 1021 81st Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621
El grupo Amor de Madre es un grupo de apoyo para madres que tienen hijos/as con complicaciones médicas, alguna discapacidad o problemas del desarrollo. Register

Parenting a Child with ASD

Date:May 21, 2019 10:00 am Location: BANANAS: 5232 Claremont Ave, Oakland CA (Second floor)
Do you have a child recently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Do you want to learn more about parenting a child with Autism from experienced parents Interested in meeting other parents in the same situation?

Parenting a Child with ASD

Date:May 28, 2019 10:00 am Location: BANANAS: 5232 Claremont Ave, Oakland CA (Second floor)
Do you have a child recently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Do you want to learn more about parenting a child with Autism from experienced parents Interested in meeting other parents in the same situation?

Grupo de apoyo en Livermore

Date:June 3, 2019 9:30 am Location: 800 Marylin Ave, Livermore, CA 94551
Los invitamos a participar a nuestro grupo de apoyo para madres que tienen hijos/as que son clientes del Centro Regional Del Este De La Bahia con alguna discapacidad o problemas del desarrollo. June 3, 2019 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM…

Community Family Playgroup

Date:October 12, 2019 10:00 am Location: At Ralph Hawley, 1275 61st. Street - Room # 1 Emeryville, CA 94608 (Parking lot on Doyle St.)
Join us for fun open exploration time, crafts, circle time with music followed by play, and time to connect. Bring a question, share a resource or just play. The group is open to families of children 0-5 years old with…

Free Playgroup: for young children with special needs

Date:October 14, 2019 10:00 am Location: San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro, California
DATES: October 14, 2019, December 9, 2019 WHEN: 10am – 11am Let’s have fun with adapted art and play based learning! A group for parents and children. To register or if you have questions: Call Sameena 510-480-8189. Please register to…

IEP Basics

Date:October 15, 2019 6:30 pm Location: San Leandro Senior Community Center, 13909 E. 14th St., San Leandro
Who: Parents of children with special health care needs or a developmental delay. When: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm The training includes: An introduction to Special Education and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) What to expect…

TOT Playgroups

Date:October 24, 2019 9:30 am Location: 1550 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94577
FRN is looking for Volunteer Playgroup Leaders! Thursday, October 24th 9:30am to 2:30pm (Lunch Provided) Do you want to run an FRN playgroup for young children with special needs? Join us at this training and get the tools you need…

Vision for the Future: Educational Opportunities for Students with Disabilities

Date:October 26, 2019 8:30 am Location: Chabot College, Hayward, CA
Saturday, October 26, 2019 8:30am – 1:30pm A conference for parents and students ages 14 and older to learn about options after high school including: Vocational Programs Adult Education Community College University Lifelong learning For more information, contact: vi.ibarra@cchealth.org or…

Community Family Playgroup

Date:November 9, 2019 10:00 am Location: At Ralph Hawley, 1275 61st. Street - Room # 1 Emeryville, CA 94608 (Parking lot on Doyle St.)
Join us for fun open exploration time, crafts, circle time with music followed by play, and time to connect. Bring a question, share a resource or just play. The group is open to families of children 0-5 years old with…

Free Playgroup: for young children with special needs

Date:November 9, 2019 10:00 am Location: San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro, California
DATES: October 14, 2019, December 9, 2019 WHEN: 10am – 11am Let’s have fun with adapted art and play based learning! A group for parents and children. To register or if you have questions: Call Sameena 510-480-8189. Please register to…

Turning Three

Date:November 19, 2019 6:30 pm Location: San Leandro Senior Community Center 13909 E. 14th St., San Leandro
This workshop is for parents and family members who want to learn about the transition from Early Start services after a child turns three. Parents will learn what kind of supports and services are available to preschoolers 3-5 with special…

Community Family Playgroup

Date:December 14, 2019 10:00 am Location: At Ralph Hawley, 1275 61st. Street - Room # 1 Emeryville, CA 94608 (Parking lot on Doyle St.)
Join us for fun open exploration time, crafts, circle time with music followed by play, and time to connect. Bring a question, share a resource or just play. The group is open to families of children 0-5 years old with…

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